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1. Trace energy transformations, and/or apply the principles of mass/energy conservation to physical and biological systems
Identify the changes in the forms of energy within a system
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3. Use fundamental forces to explain and make predictions about motions and changes in systems
Explain how the path of a thrown ball can be predicted and why the ball falls toward the ground
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4. Analyze the results of changing a component of simple systems
Explain and predict how a change can affect a system like a lake, a machine, or a mountain range
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5. Relate structure and function in physical and biological systems
Use the structure of wings and feathers to explain why birds can fly
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7. Evaluate the scientific validity of data used in persuasive communication
Evaluate the adverstising claim of a soap product
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8. Formulate an experimental design to test a given hypothesis
Design an experiment that will test an idea
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11. Relate planetary cycles and observations to natural phenomen including seasons, tides, days/nights, phases of the moon and eclipses
Explain the tides or an eclipse of the sun
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12. Demonstrate an understanding of units of measure and precision by using an appropriate measuring device for an application
Identify the appropriate instrument needed to make a given measurement
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13. Identify the safety precautions that should be taken given a Manufacturers Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) or a product label with a key
Know how to interpret safety precautions given on a MSDS or a product label
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15. Demonstrate an understanding that scientific theories and methods have developed and continue to develop throgh time
Describe how light and water affect plants
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16. Relate the effect of light and other factors on various aspects of plant life and growth, including photosynthesis and respiration,
germination, and tropism
Describe how light and water affect plants
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